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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the stalwart soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great, who willingly followed him to the ends of the known world
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a stalwart yet lithe athlete
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the stalwart walls of the castle
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Recent Examples of stalwart
Alex Zietlow
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
The local megachurch is its own whole thing, with Shondaland stalwart Katie Lowes giving a delightfully overbearing performance as Jill, a preacher’s wife and Margo sidekick who’s plotting to profit off of her husband’s influence.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
But perhaps more than anything, Mamdani’s critics cite his stalwart solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Ryan Fitzgerald, a stalwart at Florida State, has the edge through summer workouts over Matthew Wright, an NFL journeyman.
—Alex Zietlow
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
The local megachurch is its own whole thing, with Shondaland stalwart Katie Lowes giving a delightfully overbearing performance as Jill, a preacher’s wife and Margo sidekick who’s plotting to profit off of her husband’s influence.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
Noun
Despite Ukraine’s stalwart defense, Russia has gained the upper hand on nearly every front, slowly grinding away the Ukrainian armed forces while hopes of a Russian economic collapse remain elusive.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
But perhaps more than anything, Mamdani’s critics cite his stalwart solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalwart
Adjective
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Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Fires Back After Most Recent WNBA Fine Despite their valiant effort, the Fever ended up losing the game by a final score of 95-90.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Harrison makes a valiant attempt to challenge Vinny on his refusal to fix the black mold that’s triggering Dante’s asthma attacks.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Cast Iron Square Skillet Grill This 9.5-inch square skillet pan is made from sturdy cast iron, giving meats and vegetables that juicy, chargrilled flavor and appearance — with no real grilling actually required.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The original video was recorded by the anti-pornography activist Melinda Tankard Reist, who interviewed seventh-graders in Far North Queensland.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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The knock came around 6 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 8, for 71-year-old activist Katherine Hinds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This was his rallying cry for the nation, urging citizens to be bold and courageous in their vision for solutions for not just the US but also the world’s most pressing problems.—
Leah M. Wright,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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His service—particularly that courageous assault landing encounter during the invasion of Sicily—earned him a handful of military awards, including a Purple Heart.—
Vic Verbalaitis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, defender Tosin Adarabioyo is available to return from injury but Romeo Lavia (muscular) and Benoit Badiashile (leg) are still sidelined.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Use slow and controlled movements, and perform to muscular failure before switching sides.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His supporters have pushed back on the Republican administration's attempt to close the book on Epstein after Trump and his backers helped to heighten expectations of blockbuster revelations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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That earned him an incredible list of clients and supporters who trust him and continue to champion his work.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Friday’s graduating ceremony at Boston University’s Agganis Arena saw 97 Boston Police Recruits from the Boston Police Academy, as well as three recruits from outside agencies, join the fraternity of brave first responders.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Brewster plays Dom’s loyal, caring and brave sister Mia Toretto, who becomes the wife of franchise co-lead Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and mother of their children.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Stalwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwart. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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